On Thursday, August 17, 2017, the RI Society for Respiratory Care will hold its 33rd annual conference and exhibition for health care professionals at ÇéÉ«ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Institute of Technology (NEIT).
The meeting will feature educational seminars, exhibits with new products and services and the opportunity for professional network building. Healthcare professionals – including students enrolled in its NEIT’s associate degree program in Respiratory Care – will be updated on state-of-the-art techniques in the field of respiratory care.
The conference objective is to provide physicians, nurses and respiratory professionals with:
- Innovative ideas in health promotion and care
- An update in state-of-the-art techniques – both in acute care and home care settings
- A forum for the sharing of ideas and experience among health care professionals
Schedule
7:15 – 7:45         Registration/breakfast8:00 – 9:00         Special Considerations in Ventilation and Weaning of Obese Patients
9:00 – 10:00       Keynote: Professional Road Ahead, by Brian Walsh, Ph.D., RRT-NPS, FAARC
10:00 – 10:45    Vendor Exhibits
10:45 – 11:45    High-Frequency Ventilation in Infants and Children
11:45 – 12:45    Sharing the Knowledge More Effectively: Daren Rainey, RRT
12:45 – 1:30       Lunch
1:30 – 2:30         Vendor Exhibits
2:30 – 3:30         Multidisciplinary Approaches to Improving Outcomes in Ventilated Patients
3:30 – 4:30         High-Velocity Naval Insufflation: Refining High Flow Nasal Cannula
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ÇéÉ«ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Institute of Technology
One ÇéÉ«ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Tech Boulevard
East Greenwich, RI 02818
Free on-site parking
REGISTRATION
- AARC Members:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $65.00
- Non-Members:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $90.00
- RI Student AARC Members – No charge (lunch not included)
- RI Student Non-Members – $40 (lunch not included)
To register, email [email protected], call 401-345-6007 or register at the door the day of the event.
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